The decision to seek professional counseling support for your child can be a difficult one. Student Assistance Counselors, School Counselors, and Case Managers are here to help parents and guardians do the following:

• Assist in determining if counseling might be beneficial for their child

• Explain how counseling outside of the school setting works and what it looks like

• Make referrals for licensed therapists and/or mental health agencies in our area

   

In addition, please see below for some resources aimed at helping parents navigate the decision to seek counseling for their child, as well as the formation of an effective partnership with your child’s therapist. 

When Is It Time to Get My Child Help for Mental Health Issues?
From understood.org; By Child Mind Institute, Understood Founding Partner 

11 Signs That Your Child May Need a Therapist
From Cleveland Clinic - Pediatrics 

How do I tell my child that he/she is going to a therapist?
An article by Kathy Voglmayr

How to Work Well With Your Child’s Therapist
By Julia Johnson Attaway, Child Mind Institute

Taking Your Child to a Therapist
From Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego